This book is written primarily as an introductory textbook aimed for both undergraduate and postgraduate students of all institutions of higher learning in the areas of marketing communication, advertising and promotion. It is packed with comprehensive discussion on the essential aspects of integrated marketing communication (IMC) covering on the topics on the conceptualisation, tools, process of implementation, related models and theories, and IMC's measurement of effect. Readers will also learn practical IMC experience through award winning case studies provided by member agencies of the Association of Accredited Advertising Agents Malaysia (4As) and other cutting-edge companies and brands such as Maxis, Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad, KFC, Langkawi Development Authority, Universiti Sains Malaysia and Wipro Unza. For both students and practitioners in the areas of marketing communication, advertising and promotion, Principles of Integrated Marketing Communications: A Malaysia Casebook is an essential guide towards unified and seamless IMC experience.

Marketing in the digital age poses major challenges for traditional and established practices of communication. To help readers meet these challenges Principles of Integrated Marketing Communications: An Evidence-based Approach provides a comprehensive foundation to the principles and practices of integrated marketing communications (IMC). It examines a variety of traditional and digital channels used by professionals to create wide-reaching and effective campaigns that are adapted for the aims of their organisations. This edition has been thoroughly revised and each chapter includes: case studies of significant and award-winning campaigns from both Australian and international brands that illustrate the application of explored concepts; discussion and case study questions that enable readers to critically evaluate concepts and campaigns; a managerial application section that illustrates how concepts can be applied effectively in a real situation; a 'further thinking' section that expands knowledge of advanced concepts and challenges readers to think more broadly about IMC.

Providing a fresh and innovative framework for the management of marketing communication processes, this textbook shifts the focus from message-making to relationship-building, focusing on a planned, integrated marketing communication programme.

Explains the principles and practice of implementing an effective marketing strategy using a variety of channels and techniques.

More than 20 of the world's most respected marketing and advertising professors combined their talents to create the 14 fresh and relevant cases in this Integrated Marketing Communications text. The cases subjects include some of the world's most dynamic marketing organizations such as Kentucky Speedway, U.S.S. Midway, Washington Redskins, and Williamsburg Tourism. It also introduces some fascinating lesser-known organizations such as BowTie Cause, HABLAME Mobile and You Brew. This book is ideal for courses in marketing, advertising, integrated marketing communications, and communications at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The cases also are excellent for use by seminar companies and for internal marketing training. A comprehensive set of Teaching Notes is available upon request from the Midwest Marketing Education Foundation.

This book provides a disciplined, systematic look at what is necessary to the planning and implementation of an effective Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC) programme. Throughout, attention is paid to balancing theory with practical application, how to successfully implement theory for effective communication. Step-by-step, knowledge and understanding builds through the book, starting by laying a foundation to provide context, looking at the role of IMC in building brands and strengthening companies. The book then considers what goes into developing and executing effective messages, and how to ensure that they are consistent and consistently delivered, regardless of media. A detailed, practical overview of the strategic planning process is provided, illustrated by numerous examples and cases, along with ‘desktop’ tools and worksheets for developing and implementing an IMC plan. The 4th edition of this classic textbook has been fully updated throughout, and includes: Updated and expanded coverage of digital media, including issues relating to privacy and media strategy New sections on setting campaign budgets, brand architecture, target audience action objectives, social marketing communication, and such practices as gamification and experiential marketing Extended content on international advertising and shared cultural values The introduction of a channels-based typology of marketing communication Updated international examples and case studies throughout. A comprehensive and accessible guide to the steps of planning and developing an effective IMC campaign, this book should be core reading for students studying Integrated Marketing Communications, Strategic Communications, Principles of Advertising, Media Planning and Brand Management.

This volume represents a valuable resource for students, academics (teachers and researchers), and practitioners in the field of integrated marketing communication (IMC). It provides a foundation detailing the principles, tenets and practices of IMC, before presenting a step-by-step process of preparing and executing the process for any given brand.